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LOWRY AND THE RAIDERS LEAVE POLAND LOOKING FOR ANSWERS

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CANFIELD OH- In a thrilling NE8 matchup on Thursday, South Range continued their momentum from a dramatic win over Springfield, securing a significant 45-41 victory against NE8 leader Poland. The Raiders utilized a crucial 15-5 run in the second quarter to establish a lead, and despite Poland’s second-half rallies, South Range made pivotal plays when it mattered most, clinching only their second win in 11 NE8 matchups against Poland since the 2018-2019 season.

Gwen Lowry played a pivotal role for South Range, delivering an outstanding double-double performance with 20 points and 12 rebounds. This performance tied her for the most points scored by a Raider against Poland in NE8 play, matching Izzy Lamparty’s 20 point performance in 2021.

Devin Sauerwein contributed 10 points, and Sydney Penick added 5 points to the Raiders’ scoring effort.

Poland, led by Mary Brant with 17 points and Leanne Williams with 10 points, showcased a competitive effort, with five other Bulldogs contributing to the stat sheet.

With this impressive upset, South Range improves to a 4-7 record and will carry the momentum into their upcoming league game against Niles on Monday. Poland, now standing at 6-4, will face a non-conference matchup against Crestview on Saturday at 12:30.

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RAIDERS ANCHOR IN ANOTHER CLOSE WIN

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AUSTINTOWN OH- Facing a formidable test on the road, South Range entered the nest of Austintown Fitch for what turned out to be another hard-fought battle. In a game that remained close throughout, the Raiders managed to secure a victory in a tight 63-61 contest on Saturday.

Landon Moore emerged as a scoring force for South Range, delivering an outstanding 34-point performance that played a pivotal role in the team’s success. Luke Rohan added 15 points, contributing to the Raiders’ offensive output.

For Austintown Fitch, the duo of DeShawn Vaughn and Marcel Finkley each scored 16 points, showcasing their offensive prowess. Despite a valiant effort, Fitch found themselves on the wrong side of a possession game that could have gone either way.

South Range’s resilience and ability to navigate tough contests have become a hallmark of their recent seasons, and this win adds to a series of hard-earned victories. With a 6-3 record, South Range looks forward to the new year, gearing up for a matchup at Poland on January 5th. Austintown Fitch, now standing at 5-3, will shift their focus to AAC play, hosting Warren Harding on January 2nd. The game exemplified the competitive nature of high school basketball and sets the stage for both teams as they progress through their respective seasons.

RAIDERS CAP OFF THEIR CLASSIC WITH A WIN

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CANFIELD OH- In a Friday night thriller, South Range concluded their Holiday Hoops Classic by hosting their old school rival, Springfield. The Raiders delivered a heart-pounding performance, making crucial plays down the stretch to secure a hard-fought 40-37 victory in the nightcap.

Gwen Lowry played a pivotal role for South Range, contributing 11 points, including a game-tying three late in the contest that added to the dramatic tension. Devin Sauerwein showcased her clutch capabilities with 11 points, including a crucial steal and fast break with under a minute left that ultimately gave South Range the edge. Madison Dado added 8 points, and impressively, seven different players contributed to South Range’s scoring effort.

For Springfield, Jameka Brungard displayed a dominant performance, notching a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Marianna Tuscano added 12 points, and Ava Vecchione contributed 7 points in a hard-fought effort.

The win marked a memorable night for South Range, and as they return to conference play on Thursday hosting Poland, they carry the momentum forward. Springfield, now standing at 7-4, will be on hiatus until Saturday, January 6th, when they face United. The game encapsulated the competitive spirit of the Holiday Hoops Classic, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.

URSULINE PULLS DOWN THE CURTAIN AT SOUTH RANGE

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CANFIELD OH- Ursuline brought the curtain down on a full day of basketball at South Range’s Holliday Hoops Classic, steadily pulling away to secure a convincing 53-28 victory over the host team.

Leading the charge for Ursuline was Kennedy Carpenter, who displayed an outstanding offensive performance with 20 points. Carly Casey added 9 points, and Meredith Gray contributed 6 points to the team’s well-rounded scoring effort.

South Range, though facing a tough challenge, saw notable contributions from Madison Dado, who led the team with 10 points, and Gwen Lowry, who added 8 points.

With this win, Ursuline moves to a 4-5 record, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup on Day 2 of the classic against St Joes Academy. Meanwhile, South Range, now standing at 2-7, will look to bounce back and cap off the second day of the classic with a game against Springfield.

The game exemplified Ursuline’s control and efficiency, leaving fans eager for more action in the Holliday Hoops Classic as teams gear up for their respective challenges on the following day.

RAIDERS FIND WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR

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HUBBARD OH- South Range displayed the consistency they’ve been seeking all season, leading from start to finish in a commanding 47-28 triumph against Hubbard.

Gwen Lowry delivered a standout performance for South Range, achieving a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Supporting the scoring effort were Taylor Dado with 11 points, and both Devin Saurwein and Sydney Penick contributing 9 points each.

Hubbard faced a resilient South Range defense, with Khamyah Howell leading the scoring for the team with 9 points, accompanied by Rheanna Barr adding 5 points.

South Range’s well-rounded performance, coupled with a strong defensive showing, propelled them to a significant victory. With this win, South Range moves to a 2-5 record and will aim to build on this momentum in their upcoming road game against Rootstown on Saturday. Hubbard, now at 4-4, will look ahead to a post-Christmas road trip to face Western Reserve on December 29th. The wire-to-wire victory for South Range highlights their improved consistency and sets a positive tone as they approach the midseason mark.

BULLDOGS KNOCK OFF SOUTH RANGE FOR THE FIRST TIME

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CANFIELD OH- Lakeview secured a historic win on the road Monday, notching their first victory over South Range as a member of the NE8 with a hard-fought 36-32 triumph. The game remained tightly contested, deadlocked at 26-26 at the end of the third quarter.

Mack Stowe played a pivotal role, tying the game at 26 with back-to-back threes from Devin Sauerwein and Madi Dado briefly giving South Range a 26-24 lead.

With the score knotted at 31-31 in the final frame, Sophie Irwin, coming off the bench, made a significant impact, propelling the Bulldogs to a 33-31 lead. Makenna Werner sealed the victory with crucial free throws down the stretch, securing the 36-32 win.

Stowe led the scoring for Lakeview with 10 points, the lone player in double figures on the night.

Buoyed by this momentum, Lakeview (3-6) now looks ahead to a challenging matchup on Thursday as they face off against Poland. South Range, on the other hand, will hit the road to take on Hubbard, seeking to bounce back from the close defeat. The victory for Lakeview marks a memorable moment in their NE8 campaign.

MOHAWK COOLS OFF SOUTH RANGE

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By Eric Hughes 

NEW CASTLE OH- Mohawk defeats South Range, 62-50, to improve to 2-3 on the young season.

The Warriors finished the first quarter with a 14-9 lead, mostly thanks to a hot start from Jay Wrona, who scored eight points in the first quarter.

Mohawk carried their momentum into the second quarter and went into halftime with a 34-20 lead after Bobby Fadden made buzzer beater from beyond half court and finished the first half with eight points.

Fadden picked up where he left off and scored six points in the third quarter to help the Warriors to a 45-31 lead going into the fourth quarter.

South Range’s offense came alive and outscored Mohawk in the fourth quarter, where Landon Moore scored 12 points, but the Raiders were unable to overcome their struggles from the first three quarters and fall to 4-2 on the season.

Landon Moore was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points.

Bobby Fadden led Mohawk with 18 points and made a memory along the way with his second quarter buzzer beater.

Jay Wrona finished with 14 points and Mason Hopper finished with 12 points, both making two three-pointers.

WARRIORS KEEP THE RAIDERS ANCHORED

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By Eric Hughes 

NEW CASTLE PA- Mohawk defeats South Range, 53-39, to improve to 5-1 and continue their hot start to the 2023-24 campaign.

The Warriors jumped out to an early 15-5 lead in the first quarter, where Deyani Revis scored six points.

Mohawk picked up where the left off in the first quarter and went into halftime with a 30-14 lead after Erynne Capablo scored eight points in the quarter, making two three-pointers, and blocked two shots.

The Raiders flipped the switch offensively after halftime, outscoring the Warriors the second half, but it was not enough to overcome their early-game struggles.

Erynne Capalbo was Mohawk’s driving force once again, finishing the game with 18 points and three blocks, and was the game’s leading scorer.

Deyani Revis contributed with 14 points, Keira Julian and Aricka Young both scored nine points, and Chloe Fadden scored three points.

Madison Dado led the Raiders with 10 points, seven of them coming in the second half, Devin Sauerwein scored nine points, and Gwen Lowry scored seven points, all of which came in the second half.

LADY RAIDERS HUSTLE TO FIRST WIN

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CANFIELD, OH- After starting the season with three straight losses, the South Range Lady Raiders knew it would take more effort and energy to accomplish what they wanted this season, and they showed exactly that on Thursday night with at 54-40 victory over Struthers.

In a matchup riddled with fouls and turnovers, South Range was able to find a rhythm in their effort- and it was enough to seal their first victory of the season.

The Lady Raider seniors had a lot to do with it, veteran point guard Devin Sauerwein provided a spark throughout the contest with her speed and ball-handling, but also bucketed 13 to lead the burgundy and gold.  Madi Dado showed poise and determination in her leadership with 9 points and great displays of effort on both sides of the court.  Gwen Lowry showcased her skills to the tune of 12 points, and Sydney Penick had 6.  Other scorers for South Range included Ceci Foster (2) Sophia Lucente (3) and Taylor Dado with 9 points, respectively.

Struthers had a great game plan for South Range, and that was to spread out their scorers, which they did.  Offensively, Katelyn Kimble led the way with 11, and was able to find pockets of scoring from Gianna Mark (8), Emma Morris and Ava Croyle (5), Ava Hall (4), and Taiya Baraka (3).

South Range records their first victory of the season and is now 1-3, while Struthers falls to 1-4 overall.

RANGE ROUTES GIRARD AT HOME

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CANFIELD, OH- On the opening night in the NE8 Play, South Range quickly were able to point out how much difference a year could make in a 63-38 victory over conference rival, Girard.

The biggest change was senior Dylan Turvey’s willingness and determination to establish himself as a post player for Pat Carden’s offense.  South Range, admittedly undersized relied heavily on their game going inside-out on Tuesday night.  Turvey scored 15 points, which all came in the paint or at the line.  Leading all scorers was Landon Moore with 22 points, Luke Rohan posted 9 points for the Raiders as well.

The veteran presence shined through for South Range as there were multiple breakout passes up the floor resulting in points and odd-man advantages for the Raiders that kept the Indians on their heels throughout the contest.

Ahmad Curd’s 16 points kept South Range honest throughout the night, but it was Nick Rafferty’s sharpshooting on the outside that gave Girard a chance in the early going before finishing with nine points.  Dom Phillips posted seven points for the Indians as well.

With the victory, South Range goes to 3-1 on the year (1-0) and Girard is left still looking for their first victory at 0-3.